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A Hungry Traveler’s Guide to Polish Cuisine

Hungry Traveler’s Guide to Polish Cuisine

Before I moved to Krakow, I considered Polish cuisine rather dubious, too heavy and even a bit gross at times. I still remember the unpalatable and intense smells of cooking sauerkraut, marinated herring or dried mushrooms. But to my surprise, I found myself starting to enjoy these strange tastes and at some point began to explore local cuisine with increasing pleasure. Maybe my Polish ancestry took over my taste-buds? Here’s a guide to delicious local dishes to try when visiting Poland.